The Murray Wyatt Award
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NOTE: The deadline for applying for the Murray Wyatt Award 2024 has been extended to 30 June 2024 at 4pm & AEST. This extension of time is for new applicants only. Given this change in deadline, the Award will now be presented at the CPA Australia Public Practice Roadshow in Perth on 4 September with the recipient of the Award to receive 1 x ticket to the CPA Australia Public Practice Retreat 2025, 1 x ticket to a CPA Australia Public Practice Roadshow 2025, and 1 x AUD$1500.00 Flight Centre voucher. The recipient must also remain a member of good standing with CPA Australia for calendar years 2024 and 2025. All other terms and conditions of the Award remain unchanged. Should you have any questions please email [email protected].
The Murray Wyatt Award was established in memory of Murray Wyatt FCPA, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, 23 July 2021. Murray was a strong advocate for CPA Australia members and more broadly, the accounting profession. He took an active role in mentoring the next generation of public practitioners, adopting a forward-looking mindset that readied him for the next opportunity or challenge being faced within the public practice community.
The Award is designed to recognise each year a CPA Australia member who is a public practitioner, early in their career, residing and practising in Australia or New Zealand, who displays Murray’s key characteristics of innovation, a progressive mindset and importantly being an advocate for their public practice community.
2024 Award
The Award for 2024 will presented at CPA Australia’s Public Practice Roadshow in Perth on 4 September 2024. CPA Australia’s Public Practice Roadshows are a great opportunity for members to hear from, be inspired by, and network with their peers in public practice.
The recipient of the Award for 2024 will receive the following benefits*:
1. 1 x ticket to the CPA Australia Public Practice Retreat 2025;
2. 1 x ticket to a CPA Australia Public Practice Roadshow of the recipient’s choice in 2025; and
3. 1 x AUD$1500.00 Flight Centre voucher.
*Terms and conditions apply. See nomination form for details.
Nominations are now open
Eligibility for award
To be eligible for the Award, nominees must:
1. Be a current CPA Australia member with CPA or FCPA designation;
2. Hold a Public Practice Certificate with CPA Australia or be an employee working in public practice;
3. Have between two to five years (full-time equivalent) of public practice experience;
4. Reside and practice in Australia or New Zealand; and 5. Be a CPA Australia member in good standing
Please note: Only those who meet the above eligibility criteria will be eligible for the Award.
In addition to the above eligibility criteria, nominees must also meet one or both of the following selection criteria to be considered for the Award:
1. A CPA Australia member who has initiated or pursued initiatives that embody and display a passion for being innovative and progressive through their work, and engagement with clients; and/or
2. A CPA Australia member who has made a notable contribution through broader initiatives in the public practice community, which has produced a positive impact in either the public practice community or wider community.
How to apply
CPA Australia members can either self-nominate or be nominated by their peers by completing a nomination form and submitting the completed form via email to [email protected].
Members are welcome to include a video responding to the questions in the nomination form to supplement their application. This is optional. Video requirements set out below:
Orientation: can be filmed horizontal or portrait Format: MP4 or MOV File size: approx. 500mb
Where to upload and share video: via OneDrive is preferred (you need to provide access)
Tip: ensure the audio is clear (e.g. find somewhere quiet to record)
Please email the completed nomination form and any supporting documentation of your choosing by 30 June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST) to [email protected]